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JW05 ZAK

2013 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,409 mi
Last recorded93,409 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 ZAK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,894 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light small crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 82,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light small crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,927 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 65,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,894 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres fitted to the road wheels are currently at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are quite worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,875 miles

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,184 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,184 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 52% (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,288 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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JW05 ZAK is a 2013 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 65,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JW05 ZAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JW05 ZAK registered?

JW05 ZAK is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is JW05 ZAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW05 ZAK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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